News from around Taranaki
A man has been arrested and since hospitalised following a 47km, 45-minute police pursuit on State Highway 3 in South Taranaki this afternoon. It's believed that police had concerns for the man's wellbeing after they attempted to stop him leaving a Pātea address about 4.15pm. The pursuit, which also involved a police helicopter, began with... Continue Reading →
Artworks start arriving in Ōpunakē soon for the Taranaki National Art Awards, a highlight of our regions creative calendar. Celebrating its 18th year in 2019, the annual awards has attracted a record number of 347 entries from all over New Zealand. The exhibition showcases artworks in seven categories, with all artist in the running for... Continue Reading →
Three of the four approaches to Hawera’s main roundabout will be realigned and new concrete islands installed when works to improve visibility and encourage drivers to take more care begin on Monday 21 October. Acting NZ Transport Agency Systems Manager Mark Owen says there have been 18 crashes at the roundabout since 2014. At least... Continue Reading →
Taranaki DHB Chair, Pauline Lockett welcomes the Ministers announcement that $300m of Wellbeing budget funding has been prioritised to build a new acute hospital building on its Taranaki Base Hospital campus. Mrs Lockett said, “This is a significant milestone for Taranaki DHB and our community. We are thrilled the Government has prioritised this funding to... Continue Reading →
Very busy, and proactive member of the community Clem Coxhead was not successful in his run for Mayor or a council seat.. Thank you for your contribution to our community thus far Clem! Preliminary results have shown mayoral candidate Clem Coxhead has not been successful in his bid for local council or in the mayoral... Continue Reading →
The South Taranaki District Council finished the 2018/19 financial year with a healthy $5.8 million surplus before accounting adjustments*, against a budgeted surplus of $2.1 million, according to its Annual Report, which was adopted at Wednesday’s (9 October) Special Council meeting. Council Chief Executive Waid Crockett says the surplus was partly due to the Council’s... Continue Reading →
Police are seeking witnesses to a two car crash on Mountain Road in Eltham on Thursday 3 October. Police were alerted to the crash between High Street and Anderson Road at around 9:20pm. No on was injured in the crash. Police would like to speak with anyone that may have witnessed or come across this... Continue Reading →
“Engagement in education is crucial to the success of every child at school, so it is vital that schools and other learning institutions in our communities are up there with the best. Our children deserve nothing less.” “I completed all my education locally, not just at school but through the apprenticeship scheme as I trained... Continue Reading →
For Maria Cashmore, it began three years ago when her Dad kept hitting poles on his way, nearly knocking him off the ground. “Dad, are you ok? You’ve just hit a concrete pole.” He looked at me bewildered and said “What pole?” Two years have passed, in the middle of a conversation, Dad loses his... Continue Reading →
